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Northampton Column

Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., will be hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, May 16, 8-11 a.m.

The menu features pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, toast, assorted pastries, coffee, tea and juice.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more information, call the church office at 610-262-7186.

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Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet Wednesday, May 13 at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors open at noon.

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

Picnic tickets will be on sale.

Those interested in any trips should contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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Paw Prints on the Canal is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., along the Lehigh River in Northampton.

This event is all about families and their pets and promoting responsible pet ownership/care and education.

Paw Prints on the Canal brings awareness of rescue groups (and their pets/programs) and educates on specific breed standards and adoption practices.

The event is free and open to the public.

Registration fees and proceeds from the event are donated to the Northampton Boro K-9 Police Unit.

Paw Prints on the Canal will be honoring Officer John Mullner and K-9 partner Zoro for their many years of dedicated service to the community. Zoro died April 10, just days after his official retirement from the force.

Officer Michael Buchanan and his K-9 partner Vito will be introduced during the event, which will also include a rabies and microchipping clinic, a rescue pet parade at noon, a sharp-dressed pet contest at 1 p.m., basket raffles at 3:30 p.m., balloon sculptures by Tootsie the Clown, a bake sale, pony rides and more.

To register as a vendor or for more information, contact pawprintsonthecanal@yahoo.com or call 610-440-0079 or 610-554-3678.

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The Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., will host Game Time on Saturday, May 9, noon-3 p.m., for families and individuals interested in playing board and card games.

The library has some games to use, or you can bring your favorites from home.

Call the library at 610-262-7537 if you have any questions.

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Quota International of Northampton is selling vouchers for trays of bedding flowers/vegetables or 10-inch flowering hanging baskets from Hickory Grove Greenhouses.

Vouchers are redeem-able through May 31. Contact Nikol Tews at 610-440-2171 for details.

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St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet in the church's social hall, 1343 Newport Ave., Monday, May 11, 1 p.m.

The Good Shepherd School choir will entertain.

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Assumption BVM Church, 22nd Street and Washington Avenue, will hold a basket fair on May 16 and 17.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

You can browse and make your basket choices on Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The drawings will begin at 3 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

Food will be available to purchase both days.

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Holy Trinity Nursery School 1235 Main St., Northampton is accepting registration forms for the 2015-16 school year.

There are a limited number of spaces left in the following classes.

The 2-year-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m.

Monthly tuition is $75 and the nonrefundable registration fee is $50.

Class size is limited to 12 children.

Children do not need to be toilet trained for this class.

The 3-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m.

Monthly tuition is $95 and the nonrefundable registration fee is $50.

Class size is limited to 16 children.

Children need to be toilet trained for this class.

The 4-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 12:15-2:45 p.m.

Monthly tuition is $125 and the nonrefundable registration fee is $50.

Class size is limited to 16 children.

Children need to be toilet trained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2015.

For more information or to arrange a visit call the church at 610-262-2666.

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